How to Grow Strawberries

Transcription

1 How to Grow Strawberries Download guide here. There is not a fruit that captures the essence of summer better than strawberries. Whether they spill out of strawberry towers, tumble from hanging baskets, troughs and containers or share a spot in the flower or vegetable garden. Strawberries do not require a lot of space and are great fun for the kids to grow. What you need to know Plant strawberries from May through to August in warm, central and northern regions and August to September in cooler, southern regions. If you get plants in early you will get stronger growth, fruit earlier and more fruit overall. There are several varieties so consider planting a combination of different types. Palmers handy tip: you will need about six plants per family member to ensure there is enough to go around at harvesting time. Planting New plants should always be planted in fresh soil to avoid the spread of disease. Strawberries are susceptible to the same

2 diseases as potatoes and tomatoes, so therefore, don t plant in soil where tomatoes and potatoes were grown last season. Strawberry plants are frost hardy but take care during flowering that flowers are not damaged by frost by protecting with a frost cloth. Strawberries are adaptable and grow in most sunny situations, but do not tolerate wet soils. Plant strawberries in a fertile, well-drained soil. If planting in pots, hangers and troughs use Tui Strawberry Mix. Traditionally strawberries are planted in raised mounds. Mounding improves the drainage, increases air circulation around the plants, preventing the spread of disease and gives shallow soils more depth. Black polythene or weed mat can be used to cover the mound before planting. If your soil is well drained, mounding is not essential. Plant strawberries 40cm apart in rows 40cm wide. Where possible planting rows are best positioned in a north to south direction to ensure even ripening of fruit. When planting, dig Tui Strawberry Food into the soil and spread the roots over the mound making sure the crown is level with the soil surface, then cover with soil. Firm soil around the plants. If using polythene, cut holes into the surface and try to keep the holes as small as possible to prevent weeds from coming through the polythene. Take care not to bury the crown too deeply as it may rot. Water plants in well after planting. In early spring remove flowers until the plant has made plenty of leaf growth. Caring for your strawberries Mulching and feeding Mulching is very important to suppress weeds, conserve soil

3 moisture, and keep the fruit clean. Commercial growers use black polythene for this reason. Home gardeners can use polythene or pea straw is also a good substitute and helps feed and condition your soil at the same time. If using polythene, ripening fruit can burn on the hot black plastic so place a layer of straw carefully around plants to prevent this happening. Feed plants regularly with a soluble fertiliser like Seasol or Power Feed in spring to stimulate growth. Fertilise plants again when fruiting has finished if leaving the plants to grow on for another season. Watering Plants need to be watered regularly in the growing season, especially in summer if it is dry. Reduce watering as berries start to redden, over-watering at this stage can result in soft, flavourless strawberries. Harvesting Allow the fruit to become fully coloured before picking. Birds love ripe strawberries, so protect with netting to keep them at bay. Remove old leaves and stems when fruiting has finished. How long will my plants last? Strawberries are herbaceous perennials that grow from a leafy crown. They send out runners that develop leaves and roots, forming new plants. For the first season runners should be removed so that the plant s energies go into producing fruit rather than foliage. In the second season, plants can be left to form runners that can be removed and re-planted for the next season. Strawberries can be left in the garden for three

4 seasons before you ll need new plants. Fruiting will not be as abundant as in the first season. Pests and diseases Strawberries can be susceptible to a number of pests and diseases. Mites are minute sucking insects found on the underside of leaves in a fine webbing, causing distortion, speckling and silvering of leaves. Spray with Yates Mavrik or Mite Killer during spring and autumn, when required. Aphids are small sucking green insects that appear on the underside of leaves. Spray with Yates Mavrik when aphids are present. Slugs and Snails can be a problem with ripening fruit. Mulch with pea straw, and use Tui Quash or any suitable slug and snail repellent when required. To prevent fungal diseases like leaf spot, rust and Botrytis, spray with a preventative spray like Kiwicare Bio Gro Certified Organic Copper Oxy and Kiwicare Thiram Fungus control. Plants that are not thriving, with distorted yellow leaves, are likely to be infected with a virus. It is essential to plant virus free healthy plants. Virus is spread by aphids. Destroy infected plants. Do not replant runners from plants that may be infected. This how to guide has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff are available to answer any questions that you may have. Because this guide is of a general nature, neither Palmers nor its staff are responsible

5 for the application of the information, as the contents may need to be modified for individual projects and site applications.

How to Grow Potatoes Download guide here. Who doesn t love potatoes? High in fiber, rich in vitamin B and C and with more protein and iron than any other vegetable potatoes are a meal in themselves and

Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden Fresh strawberries are a favorite of almost everyone. Strawberries are relatively easy to grow and are hardy throughout Iowa. Types of Strawberries There are basically

SEPTEMBER 2009 PRIMEFACT 892 Common diseases of strawberries L Ullio Cleanfresh Project, Intensive Horticulture, Sydney Markets Leaf scorch Leaf scorch is common on older leaves and at the end of season,

Roses Planting Roses All roses prefer a spot in your garden that receives at least six to eight hours of full sun a day and a rich, organic, welldrained soil. Roses can be purchased as bare-root, growing

Tree Ferns : Cyathea Australis Exotic to SA: Indigenous to Australia. Very little care needed. Needs more water than other plants. Trim back dead fronds. Should re-shoot new fronds every season. Will grow

Strawberry The strawberry, considered by many people to be a favorite berry crop, is ideally suited for the home garden. A small plot of land can produce all the strawberries required for an average size

Saintbridge Allotment Gardens Association July 2015 newsletter In July the allotment looks at its best with a wide range of crops coming ready for harvest including; courgettes, cucumber, runner beans,

Your guide to success with house plants Bringing the beauty of the outdoors, indoors House plants help to turn a house into a home The way we decorate our homes is a reflection of our personal taste and

E-511 11-10 Easy Gardening Joseph Masabni, Assistant Professor and Extension Horticulturist, The Texas A&M University System Irish potatoes are one of America s most popular vegetables the average American

RIPPLE Africa Step by Step Fruit Tree planting Guide NOTES ON FRUIT PRODUCTION Aim and Objective The aim and objective of RIPPLE Africa as an organisation is to make Nkhata Bay District one of the leading

Onion & Leek Planting Guide Important Remove plants from box immediately. Do not put in soil or water before planting. Keep cool and dry until you can plant. Follow the instructions inside for best results.

Using Fungicides to Control Strawberry Fruit Rots in Ohio 2012 Michael A. Ellis Department of Plant Pathology The Ohio State University/OARDC In Ohio, perennial matted row production has a long tradition

EC 1307 / Reprinted April 1993 GROWING STRAWBERRIES IN YOUR HOME GARDEN B.C. STRIK $1.00 Growing strawberries in your home garden can be an interesting and rewarding experience. By growing various cultivars

o d Propagation and Moon Planting Fact Sheet Propagation Propagation is actually quite simple and requires very little effort on your part. Most seeds are ready to go, complete with all the nutrients and

History of Banana Growing in Australia Banana production in Australia occurs in three states and one territory. The industry emerged in subtropical areas of coastal northern NSW and southeast Queensland

How to Grow Strawberries In addition to the traditional strawberry patch, there are as many ways to grow strawberries as there are to eat them! Grow strawberries in a bed, hydroponically, as a ground cover,

Polytunnels ~ the facts about strawberry production There are two types of strawberry grown in this country the June bearer and the ever bearer. The June Bearer Planted in April, flowers in May and harvested

RASPBERRIES Getting started Raspberries are suckering shrubs with cane-like stems 1.5 2.25m high. They grow best in well-drained, acidic to neutral, rich soil. Originally woodland plants from the Northern

The Virginia Gardener http://www.hort.vt.edu/envirohort Name Help Sheets: Seeds What Is a Seed? A seed is a very young plant that is in the dormant, or resting stage. It is very much alive. There are three

The Virginia Gardener http://www.hort.vt.edu/envirohort Name Help Sheets: Things Plants Need There are certain things that every living thing needs in order to live and grow. Just like you, plants need

GENERAL WATERING & CARE GUIDE Between 30-60 percent of water applied to lawns and gardens is never absorbed by the plants. Water is often wasted because it is applied too quickly and runs off, evaporates

Chapter 34 Diseases and Their Control In This Chapter Keywords Diseases After learning the information in this chapter, you will be able to: 1. List the causes of disease symptoms. 2. Describe how fungi,

CAPSICUMS Hot pepper (chilli), sweet pepper and paprika. CLIMATE These crops require warmer conditions than tomatoes, and are more sensitive to cold and frost. The optimum mean temperatures for growth,

Strawberry Anthracnose Bill Turechek and Cathy Heidenreich Introduction - The term anthracnose is a general term used to describe plant diseases. Strawberry anthracnose refers to several diseases of strawberry

Rose Calendar Dawson s don t just sell roses, we ve been helping WA gardeners get the best out of their roses for over 100 years. Here s our helpful month by month, calendar of expert rose growing tips.

Introduction Strawberries (Fragaria spp.) are hardy herbaceous perennials, though it is rare for all leaves to die off completely, except in the harshest of winters. They prefer a rich deeply dug well-drained

A L A B A M A A & M A N D A U B U R N U N I V E R S I T I E S Virus Diseases Of Tomato ANR-0836 Virus diseases affect tomato production to some degree every year in Alabama. The amount of damage they cause

Pruning trees and lawn care New Plymouth District Council manages a number of community orchards, trees, lawns and gardens in the district. Our Parks staff have prepared this information so you can apply

DIY: Irrigation The Basics for Small Home Gardens Master Gardeners February 19, 2013 Providing in the Garden The main purpose for irrigating is to supply needed water for crops Most vegetables need between

Bringing information and education into the communities of the Granite State Growing Vegetables: Tomatoes Becky Sideman, UNH Cooperative Extension Professor & Specialist Tomatoes are one of the most popular

Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. Human Resources Center 425 Pennsylvania

mulching Action Sheet 34 So what is mulching? nutrients release as leaves decompose leaf litter shallow roots take up Have you ever looked closely at a forest floor? It s covered in leaf litter - a nutrient-rich,

Bulbmeister.COM Flower Bulb Growing Guide Page 1 Achimenes grandiflora Start the rhizomes indoors late winter to early spring in a peat/sand mix, planted no more than 1/2 below the media surface. Water

Pruning Citrus Trees Citrus trees are pruned in order; to allow light penetration into the canopy; to prevent crowding of main scaffold branches and to remove branches which cross; to remove or shorten

Home Garden Irish Potato Production in West Virginia HR Scott, Lewis Jett and John Porter The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a cool-season vegetable which was under cultivation in the Andes Mountains for

The Abundant Mini Garden s Guide to Vertical Vegetable Gardening How to Use Trellises to Grow More Food in Less Space By Debra Graff Copyright 2015 Debra Graff All Rights Reserved. No part of this book

Cultivating the Future Across the UK more school children and getting interested in enjoying the social benefits of gardening while learning through the National Curriculum. Quadron was approached by Old

by Robert Skip Richter County Extension Director - Travis County Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Composting is fun! It's also easy. Let's learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow beautiful

FUN FACES OF WISCONSIN AGRICULTURE BERRY BUNCH S STRAWBERRY FAST FACTS Production Information Commercial strawberries are the cross of two wild American strawberries. They are a cool-weather crop and sensitive

Strawberry Leaf Spot Cathy Heidenreich and Bill Turechek Introduction - Leaf spot is one of the most common and widespread diseases of strawberry. Mycosphaerella fragariae is also the cause of black seed

Maintaining Cactus and Succulents Master Gardener Education February 22, 2011 Jack Kelly University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Pima County Cooperative Extension Tucson, Arizona

How Does My Garden Grow? Grade Level: K-3 Approximate Length of Activity: A garden whether planted outside in a bed or in containers is an ongoing project that spans 8-12 weeks. As you plan your garden

Your guide to a waterwise garden As our state experiences the effects of a drying climate, more Western Australians are choosing waterwise approaches to gardening. By taking a fresh look at how you garden

Geranium Care for the Consumer History Geraniums are originally from the mostly dry and hot regions of South Africa. Pelargonium peltatum, today s commercial ivy types, were first introduced into Holland

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION FFA PROJECT RECORD FOR 2016-2017 Name Parents' or Guardians' Name Mailing Address Age Grade in School Birth Date Name of FFA Club Number of Years in This

The idea of a healthy garden, rather than simply pest and disease free plants, is at the heart of organic growing. The first part of this section, Keeping the garden healthy, looks at ways of maintaining

Garden Insects Some insects are very good at finding food and shelter in the garden. You will find many insects in this garden, but you must look carefully. Most are smaller than your pinkie nail! Many

JAPANESE KNOTWEED What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed (botanical name Fallopia japonica) was introduced into Britain from Japan in the early 1800 s. It was originally grown as an ornamental plant,

WEEDS Introduction Weeds are any plants that grow where they are unwanted. Common weeds are fast growing, resilient nuisances that compete with your cultivated plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

1. THE GROWER Hung Nguyen: 0408 696 949, hung_si_hing@hotmail.com Hung is a new grower in his third year of independent farm management. He completed a Diploma in Horticulture while working on his parent

Selecting Fruit Trees for The Home Garden Picking and eating your own home-grown fruit is one of life s real joys and not to be missed. The variety of fruit trees available to the home gardener has never

What is a plant disease? Any problem with a plant that causes a reduction in yield or appearance. General kinds of plant diseases: 1. Non infectious: Can not be transmitted (or moved) from a disease plant

Module Three Third and Fourth Classes Lá na gcrann Tree D ay Module Three Third and Fourth Classes Contents What is a tree Worksheet 1 How a tree lives Worksheets 2-4 Types of trees Worksheets 5-6 Seeds

How to Germinate tomato Seeds There are many ways to start tomato plants these guidelines may help you get a good start for your crop. When to plant In the Northern part of the U.S., traditionally will

The reproduction of the grapevine The grapevine can reproduce in different ways and the vegetative reproduction (with clippings or cuttings) is the most common way. Grapevines can also reproduce with seeds

Watering Trees for Long-term Survival The Village of Downers Grove is proud of its Tree City USA distinction, and we want residents to help keep Downers Grove beautiful with happy, healthy trees. Watering

Watering Guidelines for Successful Plants by Chris Kennedy, MCH Watering your plants appears to be such a simple concept on the surface, but literally and figuratively it is a much deeper topic. We are

Soil Quality Restoration And the Compost Connection Presented by: Name City Rainscaping Iowa Do-It-Yourself Compost Naturally Compost Considerations Location, location, location To Bin or not to bin? The